Zebra-tipped Metalmark Mesene margaretta (A. White, 1843)

Family: Riodinidae

Subfamily: Riodininae

Tribe: Symmachiini

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Range: Various subspecies range from Mexico to Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Peru (source: Butterflies of America).

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Verified Sightings

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Observation date: Aug 08, 2007

Submitted by: redfishin

Region: Mexico

Verified by: Paul Prappas

Verified date: Jan 24, 2023

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Observation date: Aug 19, 2022

Submitted by: Paul Prappas

Region: Panama

Verified by: Paul Prappas

Verified date: Oct 09, 2022

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